Stokes Lake Dam
Stokes Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Newton County, Georgia, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Stokes Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Stokes Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Stokes, F. R. (private). It impounds the Glass Creek near Newborn Community.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 465 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,500 square miles. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/01/1989. That was over 37 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Newton |
| Nearest City | Newborn Community |
| River/Stream | Glass Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.53417, -83.70722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,500 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Stokes, F. R. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01928 |
| Federal ID | GA01928 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |